Albert Joseph Modla

April 3, 1921 - September 29, 2012

Holmdel Funeral Home

26 South Holmdel Road

Holmdel, NJ 07733

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Albert Joseph Modla died Saturday, September 29 in Holmdel at the age of 91. He was born in New York City in 1921, the second of three brothers. He resided in Clark, NJ for 62 years before moving to Holmdel 26 years ago. A proud World War II veteran, he served as a salvage diver from 1943 to 1946 whereupon he was Honorably Discharged having earned the American Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and WWII Victory Medal. He worked as an electrician with the IBEW Union Local 102 until he retired in 1985. 'Uncle Al' will be long remembered for his quiet zen-like calm, his kindness to everyone, and a great love of gardening. Surviving are his brother Emil of Ohio, eight cherished nephews and nieces, many grand nephews and nieces, and lifelong friends. Albert Modla was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Tessie, and his eldest brother, Edward of Florida. Visitation will be held Friday from 7:00 to 9:00PM and Saturday from 9:00AM until the time of the service at 10:30AM at the Holmdel Funeral Home 26 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel. Entombment will be in the Holmdel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Mr. Modla's name to The Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 A.C. Skinner Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 33256

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Dearest Uncle Al, Your presence in our life will always be thought of with joy for good times past. I am lucky to have had you in my life. You will be missed now and forever. "Understand that you are another world in miniature and that you are the sun, the moon, and also the stars." I'll send my prayers and love to you, now you are with Grandpa and Grandma to accept them as ever-loving, strong souls. Love. Diana

I have fond memories of Albert while visiting with the Modla family in Metuchen and in Holmdel during my many years of friendship with Peggy Modla Shupper. I would always make sure I gave Albert a big hello, which he always reciprocated, at their family picnics and special holiday dinners when I was invited. He enjoyed our little chats to catch up and he was always kind and welcoming to me. Because I was around so often in my youth and teenage years, he made me feel like I was part of the family, so I called him Uncle Albert as well. I'm glad he lived a long life and enjoyed all these years with such a nice family. My deepest sympathy to all his family members. He was a sweet man, so I wish Albert in his final resting place ... sweet dreams and be at peace in God's heaven. With sincere sympathy, Karin (Suominen) Kenney

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